Mission Enhance fly fishing enjoyment, learning, and effectiveness through science, research and publication   Our mission includes the investigation of facts to form theories; the development or revision of theories in light of facts, data, or scientific analyses; and the translation of theory into practical application toward the betterment of fly fishing. Our research findings are independent.  Our views are expressed freely and openly.  We attribute credit to others where credit is due.  We neither seek nor avoid mentioning equipment manufacturers by name -- as their products are essential to our mission.